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Redeemer University College
Ancaster , Ontario




Redeemer University College
 Redeemer University College
 SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
School Type
Independent interdenominational, Coed

Setting
Small-town 86-acre campus with easy access to Toronto

Degrees Offered
Certificates and Bachelor's

Comprehensive Cost
$19,023 Canadian dollars includes full-time tuition ($12,704 Canadian dollars), mandatory fees ($309 Canadian dollars), and room and board ($6010 Canadian dollars). Part-time tuition: $1272 Canadian dollars per course
(Cost includes full-time tuition plus additional fees such as room and board and mandatory fees)

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult , 81% of applicants were admitted

Application Deadlines
5/31 (transfers)

Admissions Contact
Recruitment
Redeemer University College
777 Garner Road East
Ancaster, ON L9K 1J4
Canada
Phone: 905-648-2139 Ext. 4280
Toll-free: 800-263-6467 Ext. 4280
Fax: 905-648-9545
email: recruitment@redeemer.ca


 STUDENT SNAPSHOT
Undergraduate Student Population 
885 undergraduate students, 63% women, 37% men

International Population 
representing 7 other countries
Housing Info 
48% live on campus

 SCHOOL DETAILS
Freshman
Admission: 389 applied; 316 admitted;
Test Scores:
       ACT scores over 18 100%
       ACT scores over 24 64%
Faculty
total: 96
full-time: 65% full-time
Student/faculty ratio: 15 :1

Majors
Biological And Biomedical Sciences:
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services:
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Entrepreneurship; Human Resources Management; Marketing/Marketing Management; Small Business Administration
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services:
Computer Science
Education:
Education; Elementary Education; English/Language Arts Teacher Education; K-12 Education; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering:
Pre-Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters:
Creative Writing; English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics:
Classics; French
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences:
Pre-Dentistry Studies; Pre-Medical Studies; Pre-Nursing Studies; Pre-Veterinary Studies
History:
History
Legal Professions And Studies:
Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities:
Humanities; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics:
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies:
Biological and Physical Sciences; Mathematics and Computer Science; Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation:
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies:
Health and Physical Education; Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Parks, Recreation and Leisure
Philosophy And Religious Studies:
Philosophy; Religious Studies
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry; Physical Sciences Related; Physics
Psychology:
Clinical Psychology; Experimental Psychology; Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions:
Social Work
Social Sciences:
Geography; International Relations and Affairs; Political Science and Government; Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations:
Biblical Studies; Missionary Studies and Missiology; Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies; Theology; Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts:
Art; Art History, Criticism and Conservation; Dramatic/Theater Arts; Fine/Studio Arts; Music; Music Performance

Academic Programs
special study options: academic remediation for entering students, cooperative education, double majors, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, study abroad, summer session for credit
Unusual degree programs: chemistry with University of Guelph, education with Ridgetown College, horticulture with Ridgetown College
School Calendar: semesters

Student Life
Housing: on-campus residence required through sophomore year
Options: men-only, women-only, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
Activities: drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, choral group, Church in the Box, Mission trips, Bible study groups, Concert choir, Intramurals
Most popular organizations: Church in the Box, Mission trips, Bible study groups, Concert choir, Intramurals
Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, student patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access, path lighting
Student Services: health clinic, personal/psychological counseling

Facilities/Endowment
Main Library Name: Peter Turkstra Library
Collection: 117,404 titles; 350 serial subscriptions;
Endowment: $3.1 million

Costs (2009-10)
Comprehensive fee: $19,023 Canadian dollars includes full-time tuition ($12,704 Canadian dollars), mandatory fees ($309 Canadian dollars), and room and board ($6010 Canadian dollars). Part-time tuition: $1272 Canadian dollars per course
Required fees: $31 Canadian dollars per course part-time
Room and board: Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility
Payment plan: installment
Waivers: senior citizens and employees or children of employees
Financial Aid
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2001, 272 state and other part-time jobs (averaging $1280)
Applying
Options: deferred entrance
Application fee: $35 Canadian dollars
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, personal reference
Required for some: interview
Application deadline: 5/31 (transfers)
Notification: continuous (freshmen), continuous (transfers)


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